Mask Item Number: Ee115 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Multicoloured papier-mache zoomorphic mask of a boar-like face with a protruding snout, an open mouth, and an elaborate, jeweled headdress; face is red with green patches of bristles. Headdress has multicoloured jewels set against a brown and yellow striped background. Eyeholes are located in the pupils.
Item History
- Made in Nepal
- Owned by Jason Schoonover before May 27, 1983
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller) on May 27, 1983
What
- Name
- Mask
- Identification Number
- Ee115
- Type of Item
- mask
- Material
- paper, paste adhesive and paint
- Overall
- height 31.0 cm, width 34.5 cm, depth 12.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Himalayas
- Previous Owner
- Jason Schoonover
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Nepal
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 27, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on May 27, 1983
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0902/0021